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Field Initiated Projects Program (Development) Grant for Disability Inclusion

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), via the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), seeks development-focused grant proposals to advance disability inclusion. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) - Scope: - Field Initiated Projects Program (Development) - Seeks to generate new knowledge or develop methods, products, procedures, or technologies - Focus on maximizing inclusion, integration, employment, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities - Eligibility: - Open to small businesses, for-profit organizations, higher education institutions, state/local/tribal governments, and nonprofits - Products/Services Requested: - Development of materials, devices, systems, methods, measures, techniques, tools, prototypes, processes, or intervention protocols - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities specified - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on development projects using research knowledge - Focus on individuals with the greatest support needs - Up to 13 awards anticipated - 36-month project period (three 12-month budget periods) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this solicitation.

Description

The Field Initiated Projects program aims to generate new knowledge through research or develop methods, products, procedures, or technologies to maximize inclusion and integration of people with disabilities into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic self-sufficiency. This funding opportunity is specifically for development proposals that use research knowledge to create beneficial materials, devices, systems, methods, or intervention protocols for people with disabilities. The program plans to make 13 awards, including both research and development applications, with grants lasting 36 months divided into three 12-month budget periods. Eligible applicants include a wide range of businesses, educational institutions, government entities, and nonprofit organizations.

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